particularidad

particularity

noun pahr-tee-koo-lah-ree-DAHD Rare

Also means

distinctive feature

Usage Note

Particularidad denotes a specific detail, quirk, or distinguishing characteristic of something. It is more formal than detalle and implies that the feature sets something apart. Common in academic, legal, and journalistic registers: las particularidades del caso (the specifics of the case).

Examples

"Explicó las particularidades del contrato."

Natural Translation

She explained the particulars of the contract.

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